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Paella party catering in Kingston Vale, Greater London
Planning paella party catering in Kingston Vale? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Kingston Vale
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About our paella party catering in Kingston Vale
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and big family gatherings, we can cook tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Most parties in Kingston Vale are in back gardens, which in London can be compact. A level spot away from fences and trees, plus parking nearby, is all we need. A photo of the garden helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Kingston Vale (SW15, KT2, SW20)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Parties in Kingston Vale: gardens, venues and local tips
Kingston Vale is about 2 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Kingston Vale and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Southside House (1.2 miles south-east) and Pembroke Lodge (2.1 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of the SW15, KT2 and SW20 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane. Being close to the A308, Kingston Vale is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Kingston Vale, we also cover Putney Vale (1 mile north), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coombe (0.7 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Kingston Vale include Hall School Wimbledon (0.6 miles north-east) and The Norwegian School in London (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke of Cambridge pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Places near Kingston Vale
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Kingston Vale: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for events in Kingston Vale?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We are having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What affects the price in Kingston Vale
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Kingston Vale, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your party in Kingston Vale
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Kingston Vale stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Kingston Vale hosts choose us
- Catering across Greater London, including Kingston Vale
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff